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Verdelite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Verdelite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

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

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