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Tremolite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

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
2.95-3.072.72-2.83
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tremolite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tremolite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.