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Verdite and Tremolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Verdite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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