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Actinolite and Calcite Satin Spar 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
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.

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