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Tremolite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6

Tremolite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Tremolite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.