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Realgar and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaMgSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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