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Spinel and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Spinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66   
2.90-3.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spinel and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Spinel and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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