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Diopside and Realgar Physical Properties


Realgar and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.56   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
{010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Diopside and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

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Diopside and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.

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