Larimar and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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1,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Larimar and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Larimar and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Larimar and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Larimar and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Larimar is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.