Almandine and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.30
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
none
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Chemical Composition
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Almandine and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine and Chrome Tremolite 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 Almandine and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Almandine and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.