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Emerald and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.783.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Emerald and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Emerald and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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