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Moissanite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Moissanite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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