Carnelian and Tremolite Physical Properties

Carnelian

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

2.58-2.64

2.95-3.07

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Carnelian and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Carnelian and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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