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Chrome Diopside
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Chrome Diopside and Cordierite 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
3.22-3.402.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chrome Diopside and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chrome Diopside and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.