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Jade and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Jade Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  
1,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Jade and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Jade and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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