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Spessartine and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Spessartine and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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