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Diopside and Papagoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.