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Chrome Diopside and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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)  

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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.

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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.

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