Actinolite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Actinolite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.002.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Actinolite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Actinolite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.