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Chrome Diopside
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Chrome Diopside and Jadeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Diopside and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Diopside and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.