Chrysocolla and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
none
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
5-6
  
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.