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Friedelite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.06-3.193.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Friedelite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Friedelite 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 Friedelite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Friedelite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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