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Actinolite and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
C

Actinolite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Actinolite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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