Viridine and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.21
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur 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
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Viridine and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Viridine 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 Viridine and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Viridine and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Viridine and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Viridine and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Viridine is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.