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Chrome Tremolite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Chrome Tremolite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Diopside 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 Tremolite and Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Chrome Tremolite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.