Hexagonite and Diopside Physical Properties

Hexagonite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.98-3.033.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMgSi₂O₆

Hexagonite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Hexagonite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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