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Imperial Topaz and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Imperial Topaz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Imperial Topaz and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Imperial Topaz 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 Imperial Topaz and Diopside chemical formula.

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Imperial Topaz and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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