Chrome Diopside and Anatase Physical Properties

Chrome Diopside

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.403.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic.

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Diopside and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Anatase 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 Chrome Diopside and Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrome Diopside and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.