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Hibonite and Diopside Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.84
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19
CaMgSi2O6

Hibonite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Diopside chemical formula.

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

Hibonite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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