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Tremolite and Jadeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.073.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tremolite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tremolite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.