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Chrome Diopside
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Chrome Diopside and Sodalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.402.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Chrome Diopside and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Chrome Diopside and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.