Erythrite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Erythrite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Erythrite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.