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Actinolite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Actinolite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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