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Chrome Diopside and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
3.62-3.87   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrome Diopside and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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