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Biotite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Biotite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Biotite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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