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Variscite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58  
3.22-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[010] perfect  
1,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
4-5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Variscite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Variscite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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