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Inderite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6

Inderite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Inderite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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