Sanidine and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6
Sanidine and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Sanidine and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.