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Chrome Tremolite and Shigaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
2.32
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chrome Tremolite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Chrome Tremolite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.