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Pyrope and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble in water
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.873.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrope and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pyrope and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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