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Herderite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Herderite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Herderite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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