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Garnet and Tremolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Garnet and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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