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Star Sapphire and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.053.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Star Sapphire and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Star Sapphire and Diopside Specific Gravity

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