Realgar and Diopside Physical Properties

Realgar

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.563.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Realgar and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Realgar and Diopside Specific Gravity

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