Variscite and Tremolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
2.95-3.07
Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Variscite and Tremolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Tremolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Variscite and Tremolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Variscite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Variscite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Variscite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.