Diopside and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Diopside and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Diopside and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.