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Chrome Diopside and Galena Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.406.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-2.75
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
PbS

Chrome Diopside and Galena Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Galena 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 Galena chemical formula.

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

Chrome Diopside and Galena Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Galena Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Galena Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 6.23 whereas that of Galena is 6.23.