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Tremolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-3.072.55-2.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

5-66.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2

Tremolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Tremolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.