Clintonite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
  
1,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Clintonite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Clintonite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.