Chrysoberyl and Tremolite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Tremolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.95-3.07

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

8.55-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysoberyl and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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