Chiastolite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Chiastolite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chiastolite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chiastolite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chiastolite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chiastolite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.