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