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Tremolite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.072.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCl

Tremolite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Tremolite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.