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Tektite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
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Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

Chemical Composition
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CaMgSi2O6   

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Tektite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Tektite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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