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Tremolite

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Tremolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-3.072.00-2.45
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
none

Mohs Hardness

5-62-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Tremolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Tremolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.