Diopside and Datolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.90-3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.