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Actinolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
3.71
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Actinolite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Actinolite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.

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