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Inderite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.79   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{110} Good   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaMgSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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