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Chrome Diopside
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Chrome Diopside and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.93-2.96
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Diopside and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Diopside and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.