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Sard and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.633.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Sard and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Sard and Diopside Specific Gravity

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