Diopside and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Diopside and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.