Chrome Diopside and Atacamite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
3.745-3.776
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
  
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Cu2Cl(OH)3
  
Chrome Diopside and Atacamite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Diopside and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3
Chrome Diopside and Atacamite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.