Diopside and Zebra Rock Physical Properties

Diopside

Zebra Rock

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.40Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

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Diopside and Zebra Rock Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Zebra Rock 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 Zebra Rock chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Diopside and Zebra Rock Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Zebra Rock Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Zebra Rock Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is Not Available whereas that of Zebra Rock is Not Available.