Corundum and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.05
3.22-3.40
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
1,2 prismatic.
Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Corundum and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Corundum and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Corundum and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Corundum and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Corundum is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.