Chrysotile and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

Chrysotile and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysotile and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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