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Smoky Quartz and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.653.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smoky Quartz and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Smoky Quartz and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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