Spinel and Tremolite Physical Properties

Spinel

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

none

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.64-3.662.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

None, but may exhibit slight parting

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgAl₂O₄

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

Spinel and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Spinel and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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