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Diopside and Hibonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Diopside and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Diopside and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.