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Brucite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Brucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Brucite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Brucite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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