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Mottramite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.9   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None observed   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

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

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Mottramite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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