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Actinolite and Anglesite 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
6.30-6.39
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.

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