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Bixbite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Bixbite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

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

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Bixbite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Bixbite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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