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Ettringite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Partially soluble in water
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.773.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ettringite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Ettringite 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 Ettringite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Ettringite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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