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Amethyst and Tremolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in common solvents
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.652.95-3.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

75-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Amethyst and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

Amethyst and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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