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Actinolite and Piemontite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
Uneven, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along {110}.
[001] good, [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Actinolite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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