Diopside and Bytownite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.