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Witherite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Witherite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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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.

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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.

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