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Scolecite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Scolecite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.23   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Scolecite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Scolecite 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 Scolecite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Scolecite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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