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Gibbsite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
CaMgSi2O6

Gibbsite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Diopside chemical formula.

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

Gibbsite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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