Actinolite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
3.00
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Actinolite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula
While comparing Actinolite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Actinolite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.