Diopside and Londonite Physical Properties

Diopside

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.34

1 7.18

1.5 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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Diopside and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Diopside and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.