Vivianite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70
2.90-3.20
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
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Mohs Hardness
Not Available
5-6
Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Vivianite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vivianite 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 Vivianite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Vivianite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vivianite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vivianite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vivianite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.