Diopside and Hematite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
5.00-5.30
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, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Diopside and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.