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Diopside and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diopside and Chrome Tremolite 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 Diopside and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Diopside and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.

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