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Augite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
1,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Augite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Augite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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