Diopside and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.92-3.12
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Diopside and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.