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Diopside and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Diopside and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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