Smithsonite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Smithsonite

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

4.00-4.652.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [1011]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Smithsonite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael 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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Smithsonite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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