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Actinolite and Analcime 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
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.

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