Herderite and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Herderite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Herderite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.