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Chrome Diopside and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Tinaksite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40   
2.82   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.   
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Chrome Diopside and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Tinaksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.

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