Mellite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.58-1.60
3.22-3.40
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{011} Imperfect
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6
Mellite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Mellite 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 Mellite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Mellite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Mellite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Mellite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Mellite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.