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Actinolite and Dumortierite 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
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Actinolite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Actinolite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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