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Actinolite and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.

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