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Actinolite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Leucophanite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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