Chrome Diopside and Goethite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
HCl soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
4.27-4.29
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
  
Perfect {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Chrome Diopside and Goethite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Diopside and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrome Diopside and Goethite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.