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Pectolite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.74-2.902.90-3.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
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Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {001}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pectolite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Pectolite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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