Periclase and Diopside Physical Properties

Periclase

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.7-3.93.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Periclase and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Periclase and Diopside Specific Gravity

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