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Chrome Diopside
Chrome Diopside

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Chrome Diopside and Franklinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.22-3.40
Conchoidal
1,2 prismatic.
5-6
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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5.05-5.22
Uneven
None
5.5-6
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Diopside and Franklinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Franklinite 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 Franklinite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Franklinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Franklinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside Vs Franklinite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is whereas that of Franklinite is .