Actinolite and Actinolite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.00
3.00
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
perfect along {110}.
Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Actinolite and Actinolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Actinolite and Actinolite 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 Actinolite and Actinolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Actinolite and Actinolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.
