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Andesine and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Andesine and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Andesine and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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