Diopside and Mellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
1.58-1.60
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
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{011} Imperfect
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.
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.