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Actinolite

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Actinolite and Hanksite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Readily soluble in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.002.562
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Splintery
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

perfect along {110}.
Good on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

5-63-3.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Actinolite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Actinolite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.