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Langbeinite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
3.22-3.40
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
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMgSi2O6

Langbeinite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Diopside chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Langbeinite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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