Diopside and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.04-3.17
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Diopside and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Diopside and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.