Diopside and Sheen Obsidian Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
2.33-2.50
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
Not Available
  
Diopside and Sheen Obsidian Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Sheen Obsidian 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 Sheen Obsidian chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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Diopside and Sheen Obsidian Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Sheen Obsidian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Sheen Obsidian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.33-2.50 whereas that of Sheen Obsidian is 2.33-2.50.