Actinolite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Actinolite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Actinolite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.