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Actinolite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
SiO2   

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Actinolite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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