×

Diopside
Diopside

Boracite
Boracite



ADD
Compare
X
Diopside
X
Boracite

Diopside and Boracite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.95-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.