Diopside and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Diopside

Clinozoisite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diopside and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Diopside Vs Ettringite

Diopside Vs Feldspar

Diopside Vs Fayalite

Diopside and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.