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Sugilite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79   
3.22-3.40   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Sugilite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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