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Chrome Diopside and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Chrome Diopside and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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