Diopside and Phosgenite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
6.13
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), (e.g. graphite).
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Distinct on {001} and {110}, indistinct on {100}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Phosgenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Phosgenite 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 Phosgenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Phosgenite- Pb 2(CO 3)Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Phosgenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Phosgenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Phosgenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 6.13 whereas that of Phosgenite is 6.13.