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Lepidolite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.903.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Lepidolite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Lepidolite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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