Diopside and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Diopside and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
• Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Diopside and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.