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Chrome Tremolite and Apophyllite Physical Properties


Apophyllite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20   
2.30-2.50   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on (001)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrome Tremolite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tremolite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.

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