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Actinolite and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.

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