Serpentine and Diopside Physical Properties

Serpentine

Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.44-2.62

3.22-3.40

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Distinct/good on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-5.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

CaMgSi₂O₆

Serpentine and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Serpentine 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 Serpentine and Diopside chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi₂O₆

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Serpentine and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Serpentine and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Serpentine and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Serpentine is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.