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Chrome Tremolite
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Chrome Tremolite and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.203.7-3.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tremolite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tremolite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.