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Diopside and Zoisite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.20-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Diopside and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Diopside and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.