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Rhodochrosite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
2.90-3.20   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Rhodochrosite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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