Prismatine and Diopside Physical Properties

Prismatine

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

3.343.22-3.40

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

{110} Perfect

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaMgSi₂O₆

Prismatine and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Prismatine and Diopside Specific Gravity

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