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Diopside and Sarcopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.79-3.94
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.