Chrome Tremolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrome Tremolite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrome Tremolite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.