Diopside
Diopside is a mineral with the chemical formula CaMgSi2O6. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 - 6 and vitreous to pearly luster.
Diopside properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CaMgSi2O6 |
| Mohs hardness | 5.5 - 6 |
| Luster | Vitreous to pearly |
| Typical colors | Green, blue, brown, colorless |
| Formation | Igneous and metamorphic environments, commonly found in mafic rocks |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5.5–6 — fairly hard
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