Diopside

The monoclinic pyroxene mineral which in pure form has the formula CaMgSi2O6. Its space group is C2/c. Pure diopside melts congruently at 1391°C (2536°F) at atmospheric pressure; the effect of pressure up to 50 kilobars (5 gigapascals) on its melting temperature is given by Eq. (1),

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Main Author: F. R. Boyd
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Summary:The monoclinic pyroxene mineral which in pure form has the formula CaMgSi2O6. Its space group is C2/c. Pure diopside melts congruently at 1391°C (2536°F) at atmospheric pressure; the effect of pressure up to 50 kilobars (5 gigapascals) on its melting temperature is given by Eq. (1),
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.197100