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Chrome Diopside and Siderite Physical Properties


Siderite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.83-3.89  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on {01 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3.5-4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrome Diopside and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Siderite 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 Siderite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.

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