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Chrome Tremolite and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.20
3.64-3.66
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgAl2O4

Chrome Tremolite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Chrome Tremolite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.