Diopside and Mohawkite 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
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
Not Available
  
Diopside and Mohawkite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Mohawkite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.