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Gibbsite 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
2.353.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gibbsite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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

Gibbsite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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