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Chrome Tremolite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chrome Tremolite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tremolite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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