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Milky quartz and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Milky quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
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Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

Chemical Composition
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CaMgSi2O6   

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Milky quartz and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Milky quartz 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 Milky quartz and Diopside chemical formula.

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Milky quartz and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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