Tremolite and Pectolite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
2.74-2.90
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect on {100} and {001}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tremolite and Pectolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Tremolite and Pectolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.