Tremolite and Nephrite Physical Properties

Tremolite

Nephrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.072.90-3.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tremolite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tremolite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.