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Actinolite and Alunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Actinolite and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Actinolite and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.

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