Garnet Malaia and Diopside Physical Properties

Garnet Malaia

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaMgSi₂O₆

Garnet Malaia and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia 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 Malaia and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Garnet Malaia and Diopside Specific Gravity

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