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Diopside and Rose Quartz 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
3.22-3.40
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SiO2

Diopside and Rose Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rose Quartz- SiO2

Diopside and Rose Quartz Specific Gravity

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