Fibrolite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Tremolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fibrolite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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