Diopside and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.20-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.