Childrenite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Childrenite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.