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Zircon and Tremolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zircon and Tremolite Specific Gravity

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