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Actinolite and Larimar Physical Properties


Larimar and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00   
2.74-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
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Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Actinolite and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.

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