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Actinolite and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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