Tremolite and Rutile Physical Properties

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.074.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

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.

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Tremolite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tremolite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.