Chrome Diopside and Cinnabar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Slightly sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
2
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
  
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chrome Diopside and Cinnabar Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Diopside and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrome Diopside and Cinnabar Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.