Diopside and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.72
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.