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Bustamite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Bustamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Bustamite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Bustamite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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