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Fuchsite 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.77-2.883.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fuchsite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fuchsite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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