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Shigaite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Shigaite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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