Diaspore and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
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.
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.