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Actinolite and Baryte Barite 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
3.004.43-4.46
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BaSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Baryte Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Baryte Barite 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 Baryte Barite chemical formula.

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

Actinolite and Baryte Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Baryte Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Baryte Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 4.43-4.46 whereas that of Baryte Barite is 4.43-4.46.