Sulfur and Tremolite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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