Diopside and Muscovite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.