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Scorzalite and Diopside Physical Properties

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
3.31
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6

Scorzalite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Scorzalite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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