Tremolite and Ekanite Physical Properties

Tremolite

Ekanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.073.28-3.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{101} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tremolite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tremolite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.