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Amethyst and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

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

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Amethyst and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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