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Diopside and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.22-3.40-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}
None

Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaMgSi2O6
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Diopside and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Diopside and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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