Diopside and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
NaCl
  
Diopside and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Diopside and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.