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Chrome Diopside and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaF2

Chrome Diopside and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Chrome Diopside and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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