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Musgravite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Musgravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Musgravite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Diopside chemical formula.

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Musgravite and Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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