Paraiba and Diopside Physical Properties

Paraiba

Diopside

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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

3.04-3.133.22-3.40

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

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaMgSi₂O₆

Paraiba and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Paraiba and Diopside Specific Gravity

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