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Diopside and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Sinhalite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.46-3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Diopside and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.

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