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Dumortierite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Dumortierite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dumortierite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dumortierite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dumortierite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.