Actinolite and Leucophanite Physical Properties

Actinolite

Leucophanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along {110}.

{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

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 Leucophanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite Specific Gravity

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