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Sardonyx and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.95-3.07
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sardonyx and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

Sardonyx and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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