Diopside and Bustamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partly soluble in HCl.
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.32-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Bustamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Bustamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.