Cassiterite and Diopside Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Distinct/good on {110}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
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.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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.