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Chalcedony and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Absent   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

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

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Chalcedony and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Chalcedony and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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