Witherite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.27-4.35
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{010} Distinct
  
1,2 prismatic.
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Witherite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Witherite 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 Witherite and Chrome Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrome Diopside- (Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Witherite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.