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Diopside and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diopside and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diopside and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.