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Ludlamite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Ludlamite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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