Tremolite
Tremolite is a mineral with the chemical formula Ca2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2. It has a Mohs hardness of 5 - 6 and vitreous to silky luster.
Tremolite properties
| Type | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Ca2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2 |
| Mohs hardness | 5 - 6 |
| Luster | Vitreous to silky |
| Typical colors | White, pale green, dark green, gray |
| Formation | Metamorphic rocks, often associated with amphibole minerals |
| Rarity | 5 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–6 — fairly hard
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