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Bloodstone and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Bloodstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.63-2.65   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Bloodstone and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Bloodstone and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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