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