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Brucite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Irregular
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brucite 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 Brucite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Brucite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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