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Nickeline and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Nickeline and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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

Nickeline and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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