Siderite and Diopside Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Distinct/good on {110}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMgSi2O6
Siderite and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Siderite and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.