Microcline and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
2.90-3.20
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Microcline and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Microcline and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.