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Agate and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Agate and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and Chrome 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 Agate and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Agate and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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