Tremolite

Physical Properties

Color white
Form/Habit fibrous
Lusture silky
Streak white
Hardness 5-6
Cleavage perfect 2 sets
Fracture uneven
Specific Gravity 3.0-3.3 (moderate)
Chemical Composition Ca2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2
Crystal System monoclinic
Diagnostic Properties fibrous form, silky lusture

Remarks

Gallery