Diopside and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Diopside

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Diopside and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Diopside and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.