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Revision as of 04:29, 21 May 2006
Diopside | |
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Chemical composition | CaMg(SiO3)2
Calcium Magnesium Sillicate |
Crystal system | monoclinic |
Habit | prismatic, waterworn pebbles |
Cleavage | distinct |
Fracture | conchoidal |
Hardness | 5 |
Optic nature | biaxial + |
Refaction index | 1.67-1.70 |
Birefringence | 0.025 |
Dispersion | low, 0.013 |
Specific gravity | 3.3 |
Lustre | vitreous |
Pleochroism | weak to moderate |