Grossular Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.6
  
2.90-3.20
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2Si3O12
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Grossular Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Grossular Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Grossular Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Grossular Garnet and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular Garnet is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.