Tremolite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Tremolite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

Brittle

1.3 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.4 Durability

Not Available

1.5 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.07Not Available

1 7.18

1.9 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.10 Cleavage

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

None

1.11 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.12 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Not Available

Tremolite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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

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Tremolite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.