Chrome Diopside and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.21-3.38
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrome Diopside and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Diopside and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrome Diopside and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.