Williamsite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Williamsite

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

2.51-2.632.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Williamsite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Williamsite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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