Vishnevite and Diopside Physical Properties

Vishnevite

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.22-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CaMgSi₂O₆

Vishnevite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Vishnevite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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