Rutilated topaz and Diopside Physical Properties

Rutilated topaz

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CaMgSi₂O₆

Rutilated topaz and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutilated topaz 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 Rutilated topaz and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Rutilated topaz and Diopside Specific Gravity

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