Calcite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Calcite

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

2.67-2.73

2.95-3.07

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Calcite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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