Diopside and Wernerite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.50-2.80
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Wernerite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Wernerite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.