Diopside and Scapolite Physical Properties

Diopside

Scapolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.402.58-2.74

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Diopside and Scapolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Diopside and Scapolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.