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Diopside and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties


Petoskey Stone and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Not Available   

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Diopside and Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.

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Diopside and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity

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

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