Actinolite and Friedelite Physical Properties

Actinolite

Friedelite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.003.06-3.19

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Actinolite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.