Chrome Tremolite and Holmquistite Physical Properties

Chrome Tremolite and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome Tremolite and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.