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Langbeinite and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
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
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Langbeinite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

Langbeinite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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