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Sulfur and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMgSi2O6   

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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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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.

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