Demantoid and Tremolite Physical Properties

Demantoid

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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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

6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Demantoid and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Demantoid and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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