Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Garnet

Chrome Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.90-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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