Diopside and Hackmanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.27-2.33
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Hackmanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Hackmanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.