Chrome Tremolite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Chrome Tremolite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome Tremolite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.