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Tremolite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tremolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Tremolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.