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Wulfenite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Wulfenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Wulfenite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Wulfenite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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