Uvite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Uvite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.142.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Uvite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Uvite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Uvite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Uvite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.