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Diopside and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Cassiterite 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 Diopside and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Diopside and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.