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Chrome Diopside
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Chrome Diopside and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrome Diopside and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Chrome Diopside and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.