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Barite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.48   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Barite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Barite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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