Diopside and Adamite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.32-4.48
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Diopside and Adamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Adamite 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 Diopside and Adamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Diopside and Adamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.