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Actinolite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
1.93-1.99   

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

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Actinolite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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