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Gaspeite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Gaspeite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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