Sulphur and Diopside Physical Properties

Sulphur

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.05-2.083.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Sulphur and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Sulphur and Diopside Specific Gravity

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