Ceylonite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
Ceylonite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Ceylonite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.