Tremolite and Tantalite Physical Properties

Tremolite

Tantalite

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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

2.95-3.075.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

Good in one direction

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.

(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Tremolite and Tantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Tremolite and Tantalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.