Sussexite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.30
  
2.90-3.20
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Sussexite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sussexite 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 Sussexite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Sussexite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sussexite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sussexite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sussexite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.