Spinel and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
none
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
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.
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.