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| Birefringence || 0.025
 
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Revision as of 21:12, 4 October 2006

Diopside
Chemical composition CaMg(SiO3)2

Calcium Magnesium Sillicate

Crystal system monoclinic
Habit prismatic, waterworn pebbles
Cleavage distinct
Fracture conchoidal
Hardness 5
Optic nature biaxial +
Refraction index 1.67-1.70
Birefringence 0.025
Dispersion low, 0.013
Specific gravity 3.3
Lustre vitreous
Pleochroism weak to moderate