Diaspore and Tremolite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.402.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Diaspore and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Diaspore and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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