Tremolite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties

Tremolite

Pyrophyllite

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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

2.95-3.072.65-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

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

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tremolite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Tremolite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.