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Catapleiite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.723.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6

Catapleiite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Catapleiite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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