Diopside and Bertrandite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.59-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Bertrandite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Bertrandite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.