Sylvite and Diopside Physical Properties

Sylvite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaMgSi₂O₆

Sylvite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Sylvite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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