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Diopside and Verdelite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.90-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Diopside and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Verdelite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Diopside and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.