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Tanzanite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Hard   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Tanzanite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Tanzanite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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