Actinolite and Iolite Physical Properties

Actinolite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.002.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

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1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-67-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Actinolite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Actinolite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.