Chrome Tremolite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Effervesces in hot HCl
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
  
2.92-3.12
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
[10 1 1] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chrome Tremolite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrome Tremolite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.