Caledonite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Caledonite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Caledonite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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