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Actinolite and Emerald 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.002.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be3Al2SiO6

Actinolite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Actinolite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.