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Actinolite and Brazilianite 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
2.98-2.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Actinolite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.

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