Diopside and Bowenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.58-2.80
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Bowenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Bowenite 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 Bowenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Bowenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Bowenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Bowenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Bowenite is 2.58-2.80.