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Kunzite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Kunzite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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