Diopside and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
4.27-4.29
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Perfect {010}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.