Verdite and Diopside Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.03.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

35-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

CaMgSi₂O₆

Verdite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Verdite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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