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Austinite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.12   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Austinite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Austinite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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