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Star diopside and Microlite Physical Properties


Microlite and Star diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.5  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Star diopside and Microlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside and Microlite 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 Star diopside and Microlite chemical formula.

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Star diopside and Microlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star diopside and Microlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star diopside and Microlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star diopside is 5.5 whereas that of Microlite is 5.5.

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