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Actinolite and Kyanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
3.53-3.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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