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Wardite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.81  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Wardite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Wardite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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