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Hematite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.90-3.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
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Mohs Hardness

65-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hematite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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