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Baddeleyite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.5-6.0   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{001} Distinct   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Baddeleyite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Baddeleyite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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