Agate and Tremolite Physical Properties

Agate

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.64

2.95-3.07

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Agate and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate and 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 Agate and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Agate and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.