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Diopside and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite 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   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   
(e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Diopside and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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Diopside and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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