Tremolite and Poudretteite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
2.51-2.53
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
None
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tremolite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Tremolite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.