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Diopside and Pyrargyrite Physical Properties


Pyrargyrite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
5.85   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Distinct on {10 1 1}, imperfect on {01 1 2}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Ag 3SbS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Diopside and Pyrargyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Pyrargyrite 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 Pyrargyrite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Pyrargyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Pyrargyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Pyrargyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 5.85 whereas that of Pyrargyrite is 5.85.

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