Diopside and Caledonite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.