Diopside and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.70-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Augelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Augelite 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 Augelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Augelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.