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Dianite

Dianite

Found only in the alkaline Murun Complex in Eastern Siberia, Russia, dianite is a rare material that's named in honor of the tragically deceased Diana Princess of Wales. This gem-quality, extremely expensive material resembles nephrite jade, and it's often called 'Blue Jade'. It's not to be confused with columbite, which was once called dianite as well.

Hardness
Hardness:

6 - 7

Density
Density:

3 - 3.5 g/cm³

General Info About Dianite

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Physical Properties of Dianite

Texture
Non-foliated
Colors
Blue
Magnetism
Potentially Magnetic
Grain Size
Fine grained
Hardness
6 - 7 , Hard
Density
3 - 3.5 g/cm³, Normal Weight
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Rarity
Rare

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Composition of Dianite

Potassic-magnesio-arfvedsonite

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