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Fluorite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.253.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
CaMgSi2O6

Fluorite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Fluorite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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