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Actinolite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
4.014   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Not Available   

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Actinolite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Actinolite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Actinolite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Actinolite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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