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Leucophanite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Leucophanite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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