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Chrome Tremolite
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Chrome Tremolite and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.203.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tremolite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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

Chrome Tremolite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.