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Diopside and Gibbsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Al(OH)3

Diopside and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Diopside and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.