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Sulfur and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CaMgSi2O6

Sulfur and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Diopside chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Sulfur and Diopside Specific Gravity

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