Actinolite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
(0001) indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Actinolite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Actinolite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Actinolite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.