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Fayalite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6

Fayalite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Fayalite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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