Tantalite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.2
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good in one direction
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
Tantalite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Tantalite 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 Tantalite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Tantalite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tantalite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tantalite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tantalite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.