Willemite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.89-4.18
2.90-3.20
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Willemite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Willemite 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 Willemite and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Willemite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Willemite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Willemite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Willemite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.