Chlorastrolite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Granular
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Chlorastrolite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Chlorastrolite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorastrolite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorastrolite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorastrolite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.