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Vesuvianite

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Vesuvianite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
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Solubility

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Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.90-3.20
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-75-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

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