Spessartine and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18
2.95-3.07
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Distinct
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spessartine and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spessartine and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spessartine and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spessartine and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spessartine is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.