Home
×

Actinolite
Actinolite

Hambergite
Hambergite



ADD
Compare
X
Actinolite
X
Hambergite

Actinolite and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.

Let Others Know
×