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Chrome Diopside and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.403.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chrome Diopside and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chrome Diopside and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.