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Garnet Malaia and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Garnet Malaia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
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Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMgSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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