Charlesite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
1,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Charlesite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Charlesite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.