Diopside and Hurlbutite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.