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Linarite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Linarite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.35  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}  
Distinct/good on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CaMgSi2O6  

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Linarite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Linarite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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