Tremolite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
  
4.014
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
Tremolite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Tremolite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.