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Chrome Tremolite
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Chrome Tremolite and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.202.20-2.23
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tremolite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome Tremolite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.