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Plumbogummite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.014   
2.95-3.07   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Plumbogummite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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Plumbogummite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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