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Agate and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.95-3.07   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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