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Actinolite and Gypsum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Actinolite and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.

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