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Augelite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Augelite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Augelite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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