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Proustite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.51-5.643.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6

Proustite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Proustite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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