Brucite and Diopside 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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.