Diopside and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Diopside

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.402.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diopside and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.