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Quartz and Diopside Physical Properties

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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
2.653.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
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
75-6
Amber
2 10
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

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.