Diopside and Natrolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.20-2.26
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect on {110}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Natrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Natrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.