Diopside and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Distinct/good on {110}
  
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaMgSi2O6
  
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Diopside and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diopside and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Diopside and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diopside and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diopside and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diopside is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.