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Chrome Diopside and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chrome Diopside and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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