Actinolite and Mellite Physical Properties

Actinolite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Actinolite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.