Wavellite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Wavellite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.36

2.95-3.07

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Wavellite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Wavellite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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