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Benitoite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68   
2.90-3.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Benitoite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.

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