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Diopside and Whitlockite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Whitlockite- Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.