Chrome Diopside and Jet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
1.19-1.35
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
  
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Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrome Diopside and Jet Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Diopside and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrome Diopside and Jet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.