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Chrome Diopside and Augite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.22-3.40
Conchoidal
1,2 prismatic.
5-6
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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3.19-3.56
Uneven, Conchoidal
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
5.5-6
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Diopside and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside Vs Augite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is whereas that of Augite is .