Spodumene and Tremolite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spodumene and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Spodumene and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.