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Villiaumite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.793.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
25-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Villiaumite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Villiaumite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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