Quartz and Diopside Physical Properties

Quartz

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

2.65

3.22-3.40

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

CaMgSi₂O₆

Quartz and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Quartz and Diopside Specific Gravity

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