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Glaucophane and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.15   
2.90-3.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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