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Wardite and Tremolite Physical Properties


Tremolite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.81   
2.95-3.07   

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

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Wardite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Tremolite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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

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