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Diopside and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.35   

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

Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Diopside and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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