Morganite and Diopside Physical Properties

Morganite

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

2.71-2.903.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CaMgSi₂O₆

Morganite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Morganite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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