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Citrine and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Citrine and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Citrine and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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