Chrysoprase and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
1,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Chrysoprase and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and Chrome 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 Chrysoprase and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chrysoprase and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.