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Druzy and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Druzy Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Au   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Druzy and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Druzy and Diopside 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 Druzy and Diopside chemical formula.

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Druzy and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Druzy and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Druzy and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Druzy is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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