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Magnetite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.2   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Magnetite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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