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Actinolite and Lazurite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.00
Uneven, Splintery
perfect along {110}.
5-6
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
Soluble
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2.75
Uneven, Conchoidal
Imperfect on {110}
5.5
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

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