Tremolite and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
3.23-3.26
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tremolite and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tremolite and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.