Chrysoprase and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoprase and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoprase and 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 Chrysoprase and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysoprase and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoprase and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoprase and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoprase is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.