Tremolite and Spodumene Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07
3.15-3.21
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
LiAlSi2O6
Tremolite and Spodumene Chemical Formula
While comparing Tremolite and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
Tremolite and Spodumene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.