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Diopside and Shattuckite 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
3.80-4.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
perfect along [010] and [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.