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Catapleiite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Catapleiite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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