Sphalerite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10
  
2.90-3.20
  
Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sphalerite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sphalerite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sphalerite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sphalerite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sphalerite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.