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Chrome Tremolite and Rutile Physical Properties


Rutile and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Insoluble in acids   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20   
4.20-4.30   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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