Diopside and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.