Moissanite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
(0001) indistinct
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Moissanite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moissanite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moissanite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moissanite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.