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Meionite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.78
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaMgSi2O6

Meionite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Meionite 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 Meionite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Meionite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Meionite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Meionite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Meionite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.