Diopside and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Diopside

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Diopside and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.