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Actinolite and Bastnasite 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
4.95-5.0
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.

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