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Schorl and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.18-3.223.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaMgSi2O6

Schorl and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Schorl and Diopside Specific Gravity

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