Actinolite and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.00
  
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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.
  
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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.