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Diopside and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite 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   
3.84   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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