Jade and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.