Diopside and Meionite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.78
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, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Meionite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Diopside and Meionite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.