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Chrome Tremolite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrome Tremolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Chrome Tremolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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