Diopside and Boracite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.95-2.96
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.