Diopside and Idocrase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
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Diopside and Idocrase Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Idocrase 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 Idocrase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Idocrase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is Not Available whereas that of Idocrase is Not Available.