Garnet and Diopside Physical Properties

Garnet

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.333.22-3.40

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

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

CaMgSi₂O₆

Garnet and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Garnet and Diopside Specific Gravity

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