Diopside and Brucite Physical Properties

Diopside

Brucite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.402.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct/good on {110}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMgSi₂O₆

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diopside and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Brucite 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 Diopside and Brucite chemical formula.

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

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Diopside and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.