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Feldspar and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
2.95-3.07   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
two or three   
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Feldspar and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Tremolite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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