Diopside and Cerussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
6.46-6.57
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Good [110] and [021]
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Cerussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Cerussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.