Diopside and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.