Melanite and Diopside Physical Properties

Melanite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Melanite 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 Melanite and Diopside chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

Melanite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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