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Hexagonite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Hexagonite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Hexagonite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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