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Aquamarine and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Aquamarine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
3,1 basal   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Aquamarine and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Aquamarine and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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