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Arfvedsonite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.53.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Arfvedsonite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Arfvedsonite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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