Riebeckite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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}
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
5-6
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.
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.