Arfvedsonite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5
  
2.90-3.20
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Arfvedsonite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Arfvedsonite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.