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Narsarsukite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Narsarsukite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.83   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Narsarsukite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Narsarsukite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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