Bustamite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Bustamite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bustamite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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