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Diopside and Selenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
3.22-3.40
Conchoidal
Distinct/good on {110}
5-6
CaMgSi2O6
 
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-
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-9999
-
Perfect
2
CaSO4·2H2O

Diopside and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Selenite Specific Gravity

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