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Actinolite and Alabaster Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.30
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Actinolite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Actinolite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.

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