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Odontolite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Odontolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.95-3.07   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
5   
5-6   

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

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Odontolite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Odontolite 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 Odontolite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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Odontolite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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