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Ruby and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.97-4.05   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
No true cleavage   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
9   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Ruby and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Ruby 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 Ruby and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Ruby and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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