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Kunzite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Kunzite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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