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Actinolite and Papagoite 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
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Actinolite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.

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