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Diopside and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Not Available

Diopside and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.