Microcline and Diopside Physical Properties

Microcline

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

2.55-2.633.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Microcline and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Microcline and Diopside Specific Gravity

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