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Glaucophane and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3-3.15
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Glaucophane and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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