Chrysotile and Tremolite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.632.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysotile and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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