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Chrome Diopside and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chrome Diopside and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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