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Gyrolite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.48
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
CaMgSi2O6

Gyrolite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Gyrolite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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