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Diopside and Paraiba Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.04-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Paraiba Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Paraiba 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 Paraiba chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Paraiba Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Paraiba Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.04-3.13 whereas that of Paraiba is 3.04-3.13.