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Actinolite and Hackmanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.00
Uneven, Splintery
perfect along {110}.
5-6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
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2.27-2.33
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Perfect
5.5-6
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

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