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Zinnwaldite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaMgSi2O6

Zinnwaldite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Diopside chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Zinnwaldite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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