Sellaite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Sellaite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.14-3.16

2.95-3.07

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {010} and {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sellaite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Sellaite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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