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Diopside and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.06-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Childrenite 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 Diopside and Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diopside and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.