Zircon and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
  
2.90-3.20
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Zircon and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Chrome Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Chrome Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Zircon and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.