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Actinolite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Sectile   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Irregular   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Actinolite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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