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 Author: , 11/29/2004 7:32:58 PM
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Diopside Properties 

Chemical Composition

The chemical composition is Calcium Magnesium Silicate and the chemical formula is CaMgSi2 O6.

Colours

Green, blue, white, purple, brown, colourless and gray.

Streak

White or green. 

Refractive Index

1.675 - 1.701

Specific Gravity

3.3 - 3.6 ( approx)

Luster

Glassy to vitreous.

Solid State

Transparent to translucent.

Crystal System

Monoclinic Crystal System.

Hardness

5.5-6 Mohs.

Pleochroism

Weak.

Fractures

Conchoidal to uneven.

Bi-refringence

0.018 - 0.030

Luminescence

None.

Cleavage

Perfect.

Tenacity

Brittle.

Heat Sensitive

Yes.

Enhancement

No.

Source

USA, Russia, Finland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Sri Lanka, Brazil, Mogok, Myanmar (Burma), Madagascar, Canada, Pakistan, Quebec, Sweden, Kimberly and South Africa.

Precautions

Requires extra care and precautions. Any sort of exposure to acids, bleach and harsh chemicals is harmful. Excessive heat might melt the stone. Should not be worn for daily wear.

 



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