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Microlite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Microlite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Microlite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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