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Halite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.90-3.20   

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

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
5-6   

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

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Halite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Halite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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