Diopside and Enstatite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.