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Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Glaucophane and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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