Sulphur and Tremolite Physical Properties

Sulphur

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.05-2.082.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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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

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

Sulphur and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sulphur and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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