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Pyrophyllite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
2.90-3.20  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael 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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Pyrophyllite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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