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Chrome Tremolite
Chrome Tremolite

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Chrome Tremolite and Benitoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble: HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.203.61-3.68
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tremolite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tremolite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.