Baryte and Tremolite Physical Properties

Baryte

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3-52.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Baryte and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Baryte and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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