Diopside and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.