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Tremolite and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-3.073.62-3.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
None

Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tremolite and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Chrome Pyrope 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 Tremolite and Chrome Pyrope chemical formula.

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

Tremolite and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.