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Diopside and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.91
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.