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Galena and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.23
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Cubic perfect on [001], parting on [111]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-2.75
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbS
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Galena and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Galena 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 Galena and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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

Galena and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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