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Chrome Diopside and Brookite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Diopside and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Diopside and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.