Turquoise and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Turquoise and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Turquoise and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.