Tektite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Tektite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.34-2.512.95-3.07

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

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2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Tektite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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

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Tektite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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