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Diopside and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Diopside and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

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Diopside and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.

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