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Lawsonite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Lawsonite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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