Diopside and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.