Eudialyte and Diopside Physical Properties
Solubility
H 2 SO 4
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6
Eudialyte and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Eudialyte and Diopside 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 Eudialyte and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Eudialyte and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eudialyte and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eudialyte and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eudialyte is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.