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Onyx and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Onyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Onyx and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Onyx 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 Onyx and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Onyx and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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