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Mineral Information on:
tremolite

Chemical Group:  silicate

Chemical Formula:  Ca₂Mg₅Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂

Color:  white                  Streak:  white
 

Hardness:  5 to 6          Specific Gravity:   2.98 to 3.35                 Fracture:
 

Luster:  vitreous

Cleavage:  one direction, perfect

Crystal Forms:   Monoclinic system
    Occurs as aggregates of long, prismatic crystals, fibrous masses, or fine-grained

Mineral Associations:  low and medium grade metamorphic rocks , such as metamorphosed dolomitic limestone.

Identifying Characteristics:  color and mineral habit

Uses:  when fibrous as insulation (health hazard)

Occurrences: