Grossular and Tremolite Physical Properties

Grossular

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.732.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Grossular and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Grossular and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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