Taaffeite and Diopside Physical Properties

Taaffeite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.60-3.613.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Imperfect/fair/absent

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

CaMgSi₂O₆

Taaffeite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Taaffeite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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