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Actinolite
Actinolite

Cordierite
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Actinolite and Cordierite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.00
Uneven, Splintery
perfect along {110}.
5-6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
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2.57-2.66
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
7-7.5
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Actinolite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

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