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Larvikite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
1,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Larvikite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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