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Malachite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Malachite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Malachite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Malachite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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