Diopside and Rutile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.20-4.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Rutile Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diopside and Rutile Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.