Anthophyllite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

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

2.9-3.52.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Anthophyllite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Anthophyllite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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