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Hematite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.303.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaMgSi2O6

Hematite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite and Diopside 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 Hematite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Hematite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.