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Nacre and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaMgSi2O6

Nacre and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Diopside chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Nacre and Diopside Specific Gravity

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