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Jadeite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Jadeite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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