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Taaffeite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.60-3.61
2.90-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect/fair/absent
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Taaffeite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter 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.

Taaffeite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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