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Actinolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
3.71   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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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.

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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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