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Diopside and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.