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Chrysocolla and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaMgSi2O6

Chrysocolla and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Chrysocolla and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.