Gaspeite and Diopside Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

CaMgSi₂O₆

Gaspeite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Gaspeite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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