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Actinolite and Moss Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
1.98-2.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Actinolite and Moss Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Moss Opal 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 Moss Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Actinolite and Moss Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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