Riebeckite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Riebeckite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.442.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.0-6.05-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Riebeckite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Riebeckite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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