Schorlomite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Schorlomite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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