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Sillimanite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sillimanite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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