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Calcite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Calcite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  
1,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Calcite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Calcite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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