Diopside and Melanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Melanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Melanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.