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Poldervaartite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.913.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
CaMgSi2O6

Poldervaartite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Poldervaartite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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