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Gahnospinel and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaMgSi2O6

Gahnospinel and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Gahnospinel and Diopside Specific Gravity

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