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Bort and Tremolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bort and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

Bort and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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