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Tremolite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
3.22-3.40
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaMgSi2O6

Tremolite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Tremolite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.