Hypersthene and Diopside Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.553.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CaMgSi₂O₆

Hypersthene and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Hypersthene and Diopside Specific Gravity

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