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Cacoxenite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
None   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Cacoxenite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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