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Rutile and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Rutile Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble in acids   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Rutile and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Rutile and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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