Chrysoberyl and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Chrome Tremolite 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 Chrysoberyl and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoberyl and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.