Chrome Tremolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
SiO2
  
Chrome Tremolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Chrome Tremolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.