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Actinolite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
1.98-2.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SiO2 · nH2O

Actinolite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Actinolite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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