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Chrome Diopside and Wulfenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.406.50-7.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic.
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrome Diopside and Wulfenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Diopside and Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrome Diopside and Wulfenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Diopside and Wulfenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Diopside and Wulfenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Diopside is 6.50-7.00 whereas that of Wulfenite is 6.50-7.00.