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Diopside and Microcline 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
3.22-3.40
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.