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Tremolite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07   
2.56-2.75   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}   
two or three   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Tremolite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Tremolite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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