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Chrome Diopside and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
BaSO4  

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Chrome Diopside and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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