Steatite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Steatite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Steatite 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 Steatite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Steatite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Steatite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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