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Diopside and Ludlamite 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
3.1-3.2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Ludlamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Ludlamite- (Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Ludlamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Ludlamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Ludlamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.1-3.2 whereas that of Ludlamite is 3.1-3.2.