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Chrome Diopside
Chrome Diopside

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Chrome Diopside and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MgAl2O4

Chrome Diopside and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Chrome Diopside and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.