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Chrome Diopside and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Chrome Diopside and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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