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Erythrite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.063.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Erythrite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Erythrite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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