Actinolite and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Actinolite and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Actinolite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Actinolite and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.