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Chrome Diopside and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrome Diopside and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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