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Actinolite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties


Liddicoatite 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   
3.02   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
{0001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Actinolite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.

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