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Diopside and Rossmanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.