Gahnite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-6
  
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
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.