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Labradorite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Labradorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.69-2.72   
2.90-3.20   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Labradorite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Labradorite 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 Labradorite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Labradorite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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