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Actinolite

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Actinolite and Beryl Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.002.60-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

perfect along {110}.
Imperfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5-67.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2Si6O18

Actinolite and Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Beryl 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 Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Beryl- Be3Al2Si6O18

Actinolite and Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Beryl is 2.60-2.90.