Chrome Diopside and Sanidine Physical Properties

Chrome Diopside and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Sanidine 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 Sanidine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Diopside and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.