Scorzalite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.31
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Scorzalite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Scorzalite and Diopside 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 Scorzalite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Scorzalite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorzalite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorzalite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorzalite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.