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Chrome Tremolite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
2.90-2.98
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tremolite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Anhydrite 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 Chrome Tremolite and Anhydrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anhydrite- CaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tremolite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.