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Hodgkinsonite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Hodgkinsonite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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