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Cassiterite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Cassiterite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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