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Erythrite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
CaMgSi2O6

Erythrite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Erythrite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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