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Tremolite and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Tremolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.95-3.07   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Tremolite and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Tremolite and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Tremolite and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tremolite and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tremolite and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tremolite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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