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Chrome Diopside
Chrome Diopside

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Chrome Diopside and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.69-3.81
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
BeAl 2 O 4

Chrome Diopside and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Chrome Diopside and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.