Gahnite and Diopside Physical Properties

Gahnite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.623.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Gahnite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Gahnite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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