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Diopside and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Diopside and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.