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Diopside and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.406.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diopside and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Diopside and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.