Chrome Tremolite and Xonotlite Physical Properties

Chrome Tremolite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tremolite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome Tremolite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Tremolite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Tremolite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Tremolite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.