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Chrome Diopside and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite 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   
2.51-2.63   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chrome Diopside and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Chrome Diopside and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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