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Actinolite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

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

While comparing Actinolite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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