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Variscite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
2.90-3.20   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Variscite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

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Variscite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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