Strontianite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.63-3.79
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{110} Good
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Strontianite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Strontianite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Strontianite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Strontianite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Strontianite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.