Cuprite and Diopside Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
Cuprite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite 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 Cuprite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Cuprite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.