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Sarcopside and Diopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.943.22-3.40
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Distinct/good on {110}

Mohs Hardness

45-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
CaMgSi2O6

Sarcopside and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Sarcopside and Diopside Specific Gravity

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