Thulite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.1
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
1,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Thulite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Thulite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.