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Chrysoprase and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
CaMgSi2O6

Chrysoprase and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Chrysoprase and Diopside Specific Gravity

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