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Sapphire and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sapphire and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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