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Halite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
CaMgSi2O6

Halite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Halite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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