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Chrome Tremolite and Rutile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
4.20-4.30
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tremolite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

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

Chrome Tremolite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.