Scorzalite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Scorzalite

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

3.312.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Scorzalite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Scorzalite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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