Home
Gemstones


Kyanite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Kyanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
4-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Kyanite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Kyanite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones