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Chrome Diopside
Chrome Diopside

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Chrome Diopside and Apophyllite KF Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Chrome Diopside and Apophyllite KF Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Apophyllite KF 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 Apophyllite KF chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite KF- (K,Na)Ca4Si8O20(F,OH)•8(H2O)

Chrome Diopside and Apophyllite KF Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Apophyllite KF Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Apophyllite KF Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Apophyllite KF is 2.33-2.37.