Xonotlite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Good
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaMgSi2O6
Xonotlite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Xonotlite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Xonotlite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Xonotlite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Xonotlite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.