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Langbeinite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

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

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Langbeinite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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