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Neptunite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Neptunite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Neptunite 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 Neptunite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Neptunite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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