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Diopside and Pyromorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
6.5-7.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Imperfect- [10 1 1]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Pyromorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Pyromorphite 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 Pyromorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyromorphite- Pb 5(PO 4) 3ClArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Pyromorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Pyromorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Pyromorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 6.5-7.1 whereas that of Pyromorphite is 6.5-7.1.