Diopside and Iolite Physical Properties

Diopside

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.402.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Diopside and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Diopside and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.