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Datolite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.95-3.07  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Datolite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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Datolite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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