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Actinolite and Hematite Physical Properties


Hematite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
5.00-5.30  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.  
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Actinolite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.

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