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Diopside and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties


Maw Sit Sit and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.45-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Diopside and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit chemical formula.

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Diopside and Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.

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