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Diopside and Scheelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
5.9-6.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.