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Orthoclase and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Orthoclase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.90-3.20   

Fracture
Gems, Uneven   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Orthoclase and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Orthoclase and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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