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Topaz and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Topaz and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Topaz and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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