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Jadeite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.383.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Jadeite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Jadeite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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