Chrome Diopside and Astrophyllite Physical Properties

Chrome Diopside and Astrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Diopside and Astrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Astrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Astrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Astrophyllite is 3.2-3.4.