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Tremolite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.95-3.071.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

5-62.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Tremolite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Tremolite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.