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Chrome Diopside and Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Chrome Diopside and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2

Chrome Diopside and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.