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Chrome Diopside and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.   
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Chrome Diopside and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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