Diopside and Cancrinite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.42-2.52
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Cancrinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Cancrinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.