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Chrome Diopside and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Hodgkinsonite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
4.06-4.08   

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

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.   
{???} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chrome Diopside and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.

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