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Star diopside and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Star diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Star diopside and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star diopside and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Star diopside and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Star diopside and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Star diopside and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Star diopside is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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