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Turquoise and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Turquoise and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Turquoise and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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