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Chrome Diopside and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
KCl  

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Chrome Diopside and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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