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Diopside and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.69-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.4 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Diopside and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Labradorite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Diopside and Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Diopside and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.