Tremolite and Magnesite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
2.92-3.12
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
[10 1 1] perfect
Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tremolite and Magnesite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Tremolite and Magnesite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.