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Periclase and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.92.90-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Periclase and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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