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Colemanite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.40-2.423.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6

Colemanite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Colemanite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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