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Diopside and Seraphinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
3.22-3.40
Conchoidal
Distinct/good on {110}
5-6
CaMgSi2O6
 
-
-
-
2.60-3.02
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Perfect
-9999
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

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