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Tremolite and Blue John Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tremolite and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Blue John 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 Tremolite and Blue John chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tremolite and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.