Diopside and Benitoite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble: HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.61-3.68
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
[10 1 1] poor
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Benitoite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Benitoite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.