Chlorapatite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
2.90-3.20
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chlorapatite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chlorapatite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.