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Diopside and Shigaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.