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Emerald and Tremolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.95-3.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Emerald and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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