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Actinolite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.17   

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

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.0-2.5   

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

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Actinolite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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