Poudretteite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.53
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Chemical Composition
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Poudretteite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Poudretteite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Poudretteite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Poudretteite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Poudretteite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.