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Vesuvianite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Vesuvianite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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