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Chrome Diopside and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chrome Diopside and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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