Rosasite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.22.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Rosasite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Rosasite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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