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Diopside and Thomsonite 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
2.25-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.