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Rutile and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble in acids
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.30
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Rutile and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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

Rutile and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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