Richterite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Richterite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.0-3.52.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Richterite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Richterite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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