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Tremolite and Leucite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
2.45-2.50
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tremolite and Leucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Leucite 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 Leucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Leucite- KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tremolite and Leucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Leucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Leucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.45-2.50 whereas that of Leucite is 2.45-2.50.