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Quartz and Tremolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.95-3.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Quartz and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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