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Tremolite

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Tremolite and Fire Agate Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-3.072.60-2.64
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.
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tremolite and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Fire Agate- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tremolite and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.