Chrome-Tremolite
A chromian variety of Tremolite.
A green facetable material has been found in the Lalatema area of Tanzania.
A green facetable material has been found in the Lalatema area of Tanzania.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| A variety or type of: | Tremolite |
| Physical Properties of Chrome-Tremolite | |
| Mohs Hardness | 5 to 6, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Specific Gravity | 2.90 to 3.20, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Cleavage Quality | Perfect, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) |
| Fracture | Uneven, Gemstones (2009) |
| Optical Properties of Chrome-Tremolite | |
| Refractive Index | 1.599 to 1.637, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Optical Character | Biaxial/-, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Birefringence | 0.023 to 0.028, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Colour | |
| Colour (General) | Green, Management Team (2012) |
| Transparency | Transparent,Translucent, Gemmological Tables (2004) |
| Lustre | Vitreous, Gemstones (2009) |
| Crystallography of Chrome-Tremolite | |
| Crystal System | Monoclinic, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) |
| Habit | Fibrous, granular or columnar aggregates, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) |
| Further Information | |
| Mineral information: | Chrome-Tremolite information at mindat.org |