Sillimanite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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

Sillimanite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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