Turquoise and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Tremolite 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 Turquoise and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.