Simpsonite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.95-3.07
Fracture
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Simpsonite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Simpsonite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.