Diopside and Schorl Physical Properties

Diopside

Schorl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.18-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

{1011} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Schorl Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Schorl 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 Schorl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Diopside and Schorl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Schorl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Schorl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.18-3.22 whereas that of Schorl is 3.18-3.22.