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Chrome Diopside and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Diopside and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Diopside and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.