Triplite and Diopside Physical Properties

Triplite

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

3.85-3.943.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good, {100} Distinct

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Triplite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Triplite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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