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Schorlomite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
None   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Schorlomite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Schorlomite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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