Uvarovite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.77
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6
Uvarovite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Uvarovite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvarovite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvarovite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvarovite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.