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Actinolite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Actinolite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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