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Diopside and Pargasite 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
3.22-3.403.04-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.