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Actinolite and Lawsonite 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
3.003.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.