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Chrome Tremolite
Chrome Tremolite

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Chrome Tremolite and Cordierite Iolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.202.56-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tremolite and Cordierite Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Cordierite Iolite 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 Cordierite Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite Iolite- Mg 2Al 4Si 5O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tremolite and Cordierite Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Cordierite Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Cordierite Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.56-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite Iolite is 2.56-2.66.