Actinolite and Anhydrite Physical Properties

Actinolite

Anhydrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.002.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

Rare tabular and prismatic crystals. Usually occurs as fibrous, parallel veins that break off into cleavage fragments.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Anhydrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Anhydrite 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 Anhydrite chemical formula.

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

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Actinolite and Anhydrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Anhydrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Anhydrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Anhydrite is 2.90-2.98.