Diopside and Mellite Physical Properties

Diopside

Mellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.401.58-1.60

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), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Diopside and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.