Herderite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Herderite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Herderite- CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Herderite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Herderite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Herderite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Herderite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.