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Diopside and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.11-2.20   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Diopside and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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