Chlorite group and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Chrome Tremolite

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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

2.6-3.32.90-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect 001

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chlorite group and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chlorite group and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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