Diopside and Morion Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Diopside and Morion Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Diopside and Morion Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.