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Schorl and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.18-3.22
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorl and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Schorl and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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