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Shattuckite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Shattuckite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Shattuckite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Shattuckite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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