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Chrome Tremolite
Chrome Tremolite

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Chrome Tremolite and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.204.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chrome Tremolite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Chrome Tremolite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.