Sphalerite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Sphalerite

Tremolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.95-4.102.95-3.07

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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

Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Sphalerite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael 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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Sphalerite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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