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Calcite Satin Spar and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

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

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Calcite Satin Spar and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite Satin Spar 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 Satin Spar and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Calcite Satin Spar and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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