Jacobsite and Diopside Physical Properties

Jacobsite

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

4.76-5.033.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Jacobsite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jacobsite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Jacobsite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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