Chrome Tremolite and Poudretteite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
2.51-2.53
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
None
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrome Tremolite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrome Tremolite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.