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Chrome Diopside and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties


Grossular Garnet and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.6   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca3Al2Si3O12   

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Chrome Diopside and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.

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