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Diopside and Pyrope Spessartine 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
3.22-3.403.62-4.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Pyrope Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Pyrope Spessartine 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 Pyrope Spessartine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Pyrope Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Pyrope Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Pyrope Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.62-4.33 whereas that of Pyrope Spessartine is 3.62-4.33.