Actinolite and Chabazite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00
2.08-2.16
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
distinct/good on {1011}
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Actinolite and Chabazite Chemical Formula
While comparing Actinolite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Actinolite and Chabazite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.